Irish punters and trainers ready to dominate Cheltenham again

A view of Gordon Elliott’s string on the gallops. Picture: Tom Maher/Inpho

Irish punters are set to turn Cheltenham green in the hopes of once again dominating the annual racing festival.

In years past, the Irish contingent have flooded the stands at one of horse racing's most cherished locales. Some 230,000 people are expected to land in Cheltenham over the coming days, with an unsurprisingly healthy proportion of those coming from Ireland.